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95 Seminole Ave Ormond Beach, FL 32176 (386) 677-7314
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Military Rifles for sale
items as of 12 November 2018, updated 12 November 2018
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FINN Model 28-76 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action MATCH TARGET rifle # 10824 (7.62x54R), has 1977 dated ASEV1 barrel built on an 1897-dated Tula receiver. Excellent-PLUS condition with full bluing on all metal parts and an excellent mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt (0824), numbers on magazine floorplate scrubbed (as usual). Includes aperture front and rear sights, several very small circular plug repairs on left side of stock. A very lovely example. PHOTOS . . . $1950. Antique, no FFL required
GERMAN Model Karabiner 88 bolt-action carbine (no serial number) by uncertain maker c.1893. A very rare commercial example chambered in 8x57j caliber and featuring double-set hair-triggers, with receiver "in the white" and beautiful mottled finish on the metal of the magazine. No manufacturer's markings or serial numbers, just load-info (as is typical on commercial rifles) on left side of the receiver, rear sight is of the folding express type. Excellent condition, stock has very glossy finish with some really old handling marks (but no cracks or issues) and absolutely as cute as can be. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $1275. Antique, no FFL required
BULGARIAN Model 95/24 Mannlicher straight-pull bolt-action rifle # 16156 (8x57 Mauser) mfg. by Steyr in 1903. Very Good condition, original finish with mostly full bluing. Bore is very strong and mirror-bright. Bolt handle stamped 16156, stock numbered 16156 on left side. Buttstock has quite a few handling marks and arsenal repair at toe. Not import-marked, very rare conversion to 8x57. PHOTOS . . . $925. Sale! $750. C&R
CZECH Model 1895 Mannlicher straight-pull bolt-action carbine # 5305 (8x56R) mfg. by Brno in 1920. Excellent condition, original finish with full bluing, ČS. ST. ZBROJOVKA BRNO atop chamber. Bore is very strong and very bright. top of bolt inscribed 5305, stock numbered 5305 on right side. Buttstock has straight grain with very few handling marks, arsenal patch where sling swivel was on bottom. Very rare, one of only 5000 produced at Brmo. PHOTOS . . . $950. Sale! $750. C&R
ITALIAN Model 1891 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action infantry rifle # YK3368 (6.5x52) mfg. by Terni in 1916. Excellent condition with 95% or so bluing, bore is mostly bright and strong. Has bent bolt, with accuracy marking (crossed rifles over target) on left side of barrel shank. Stock is not matching with some dings and handling marks. Includes cleaning rod and U.S. Model 1907 military leather sling PHOTOS . . . $475. Sale! $425. C&R
CHILEAN Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action rifle # A686 (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by Loewe in 1895. Excellent condition, with 95% or better deep bluing. Bolt (and all bolt parts) matching receiver, all other parts (including stock) mismatched. Has strong Chilean crest above chamber, rear of receiver has bold 7.62 above N. Bore and action is full of old black stinky grease, walnut stock (with 1895-dated cartouche) has original finish with considerable dings, dents and other handling-marks. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $425. Antique, no FFL required
U.S.A. Model 1917 bolt-action sporterized rifle # 578110 (.30-06) made by Remington in 1918. Excellent condition, with full bluing remaining on all external metal. This appears to be at first a Remington Model 30S, which is a scarce sporting rifle made in 1931 from Model of 1917 actions which had the rear sight (and rear sight guards) removed and replaced with a Lyman peep rear fight (as does this example), However instead of having an express-type sporting half-length buttstock this has a nicely (professionally) checkered military stock with undated High Standard barrel. Bore is mirror-bright and strong, completely functional. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $875. C&R
SOVIET Model 38 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # ML1101 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1943. Very Good overall arsenal-refurbished condition with full bluing on all metal parts and a somewhat bright bore (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). All matching serial numbers (including prefix letters on small parts). Laminated buttstock has no finish and quite a few handling marks. Includes cleaning rod. Not ugly, but not pretty either. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R
SOVIET Model SKS semiautomatic carbine # IN4599 (7.62x39) mfg. by Tula in 1954. Excellent-PLUS condition, arsenal refurbished with full bluing (including bayonet) and all matching serial numbers (force-matched buttstock). Gorgeous chrome-lined bore, includes blued blade bayonet, cleaning rod, cleaning kit in the butt-trap. PHOTOS . . . . $850. C&R
ARGENTINE Model 1891 Mauser bolt-action rifle # K3923 (7.65x54) mfg. by Loewe in 1894. Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing, with intact national crest and short handguard. All matching serial numbers, bore is excellent and bright with very strong rifling, slider on rear sight loose. Stock has original finish with some dings and handling marks from actual use over the last 124 years. Not import-marked, over 99% of all Model 1891 long rifles have the crest ground off the receiver, rare with crest intact. PHOTOS . . . $825. Antique, no FFL required
U.S.A. Model 1903 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 322251 (.30-06) mfg. by Rock Island Arsenal in 1919 (high-number) with SA 4-32 replacement barrel. Excellent or better condition with most Parkerizing intact. Bore is extremely strong and mirror-bright (TE = 1.5, MW = 1.25) with front sight hood. Walnut stock has a few scuffs and compressions from handling but no cracks, FJA, [OGEK] and [SAA] cartouches stamped on left side. Not import-marked, a CMP rifle from fifteen years ago whose certificate has been misplaced. PHOTOS . . . $925. C&R
CZECH Model 98k Mauser bolt-action carbine # 4380L (8x57) mfg. by CZ Brno (factory code dov) in 1946. Excellent-PLUS condition with all external blue intact and all-matching serial numbers (except for stock). Bore is mirror-bright and extremely strong. Barrel-bands are stamped, but magazine floorplate is milled. Includes cleaning rod and front sight hood. Gorgeous laminated stock and handguard sound and with minimal handling marks. Not import-marked, very rare code that I have never seen before and could not find in my references. PHOTOS . . . $975. C&R
U.S.A. Model M1 Carbine semiautomatic rifle # 2905611 (.30 Carbine) mfg. by Underwood in Spring 1944 with undated Winchester barrel. Very Good condition with nearly full Parkerized finish remaining on all metal and having an excellent bore (ME = 2.0). All late features, walnut buttstock has many handling marks and scrapes from use. Includes 15-round magazine (only where legal). Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $975. C&R
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 1959/66 A1 SKS semiautomatic rifle # F-178848 (7.62x39) mfg. by Zastava in 1969. Very Good condition, with 80% or so bluing, bore is slightly frosted, and all-matching numbers with integral bayonet, non-ported grenade-launcher and night-sights. Wood is beech and shows signs of actual use, includes cleaning-rod and correct web sling. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 23262a (8x57) mfg. by Brno (code dot) in 1944. An Iraqi-marked rifle in Good to Very Good condition, with most bluing worn to gray metal and pinged Nazi eagles on left side of receiver and barrel. Iraqi triangle-stamp on top of receiver and barrel. Has all-milled parts (solid front band) with all-matching serial numbers on numbered metal parts (the bolt and most bolt parts likely restamped to match by the Iraqis). The bore is very strong and mirror bright, includes cleaning rod, locking bolts, and what appears to be an Israeli 98k sling. The stock is a non-matching Yugoslavian 98k replacement with cupped Kriegsmodell buttplate. PHOTO . . . $675. C&R
AUSTRIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher straight-pull bolt-action carbine # 3687A (8x56R) mfg. by Steyr in 1916. Excellent-PLUS condition, arsenal refinished with full bluing. Bore is very strong and extremely bright. Top of bolt inscribed 3687 to match. Absolutely GORGEOUS fiddleback maple stock and handguard has the most attractive figure I have ever seen on one of these (truly amazing 3-D effect) with very few handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $650. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.1 Enfield bolt-action rifle # AN0031 (.303 British) mfg. at BSA Shirley in 1943 Excellent condition, full original finish on all metal parts with an excellent mirror-bright bore and a 4-groove barrel. Bolt is matching with 1-marked bolt head, stock and magazine stamped 0031 (matching). Rear sight is the L-shaped flip variety. Stock has a few very minor dings, arsenal repair at heel. PHOTO . . . $725. C&R
BRITISH Model No.5 Mk.1 Enfield bolt-action "Jungle Carbine" # BF6337 (.303 British) mfg. at BSA Shirley in 1945. Very Good PLUS condition, with most stoving intact on external finish. Stock numbered to match, correct No.5 bolt not matching (and is "in the white"). Has very strong and bright 5-groove bore and 2-marked bolt-head. Stock has original finish with some of the expected handling marks but no damage, buttplate somewhat loose. PHOTOS . . . $750. C&R
CANADIAN Enfield No.4 Mk.I* bolt-action rifle # 10L8301 (.303 British) mfg. by Long Branch arsenal in 1942. Excellent condition, full original finish on all metal parts with an excellent mirror-bright bore and a 2-groove barrel. Bolt and magazine is NOT matching with 1-marked bolt head. Rear sight is the L-shaped flip variety. Stock has very few superficial dings, darker-shade butt has Canadian arrow-in-C cartouche by grip. Very attractive. PHOTO . . . $575. C&R
SOUTH AFRICAN Enfield No.4 Mk.1* bolt-action rifle # 34C9825 (.303 British) mfg. by Savage-Stevens in 1942. Excellent condition with matching bolt (no other numbered parts). 2-groove bore is strong and mirror bright with 0-stamped bolt head, US PROPERTY on side-rail of receiver. Wood has virtually no handling marks. Has "arrow inside large U" South African property mark above chamber. PHOTOS . . . $825. C&R
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